Front Axle - C200FE: Differential-ELSD: Removal

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Fig 1: Axle Tube Bolts

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Remove half shafts and axle shaft.
Remove differential cover.
Remove three axle tube (1) mounting bolts (2) from differential housing (3).
Tap axle tube (1) and pull tube off differential housing (3) flange.
Bolt spreader Adapters 9669 to differential housing (2).
Install Spreader W-129-B on adapters.
Spread case .3 mm (0.011 in.).

Fig 2: Right Snap Ring
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Remove differential housing seal with seal pick.
Remove differential housing (1) snap ring (2).

Fig 3: Measuring Side Bearing Snap Ring
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Measure (1) snap ring (2) and mark ring for location.

Fig 4: Solenoid Connector
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Remove solenoid valve connector (1) from ELSD solenoid valve (2).

Fig 5: Bearing Cap Bolts
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Remove differential bearing cap bolts (1) and cap (2).

Fig 6: Left Snap Ring
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Remove axle tube side differential housing (1) snap ring (2).

Fig 7: Measuring Side Bearing Snap Ring
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Measure (1) snap ring (2) and mark ring for location.

Fig 8: Differential Assembly
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Slid differential assembly (1) to the right and tilt ELSD pump (2) and differential out of the housing.